CUTTING the speed limit on a problematic stretch of the Wessex Way is predicted to reduce the number of casualties by at least 20 per cent.
That’s the estimate made in a progress report to be presented to councillors next Wednesday.
The report also predicts the introduction of a 40mph speed limit between County Gates and St Paul’s will cut vehicle speeds by 9mph.
The temporary speed limit was initially trialled for six months, before Bournemouth council decided to extend this for another six months to enable them to gain a whole year’s worth of data.
The report will be presented to the environment and transport overview and scrutiny panel.
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